definition.
A statement of the meaning of a word, word group, sign, or symbol; especially, a dictionary definition.
Meaning & usage
A statement of the meaning of a word, word group, sign, or symbol; especially, a dictionary definition.
Your definition of "elephant" needs to be more precise than "a big animal with large ears".
A clear instance conforming to the dictionary or textbook definition.
A statement expressing the essential nature of something; formulation.
The action or process of defining.
The act of defining; determination of the limits.
A product of defining.
The action or power of describing, explaining, or making definite and clear.
Her comic genius is beyond definition.
Clarity of visual presentation, distinctness of outline or detail.
The definition of a telescope.
Improve the definition of an image.
Clarity, especially of musical sound in reproduction.
Sharp demarcation of outlines or limits.
A jacket with distinct waist definition.
The degree to which individual muscles are distinct on the body.
A statement which provides a previous declaration with a value or body of a subroutine (in the case of function).
A statement that establishes the referent of a term or notation.
The part of a cryptic clue which defines but does not indicate the solution.
Where this word comes from
From Middle English diffinicioun, from Middle French definition, from Latin dēfīnītiō, from dēfīniō. Equivalent to define + -ition.
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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.